It'll likely take 2 weeks to clear snow from Eagle River road after massive avalanche, officials say - Alaska Public Media

It’ll likely take 2 weeks to clear snow from Eagle River road after massive avalanche, officials sayAfter mitigation efforts, Anchorage officials began moving snow from an avalanche on Hiland Road in Eagle River on Monday.

While the road remains blocked, city officials have carved a path so residents can travel in the area by snowmachine. City officials said the uncontrolled release of snow at an unknown time could have led to the loss of lives. They reported that the mitigation efforts were a success, and residents were allowed to return to their homes at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, after about 8 hours.

Nice evacuation mandate from the “no more mandates” mayor

public offals deciding the new normals are once in 100 year events..

Thanks Mayor Demboski

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After massive avalanche, Upper Hiland Road in Eagle River not likely to be clear for several daysAnchorage emergency management officials say the snowpack that remains above the Hiland Road avalanche area still poses a hazard. Officials are evaluating different options to mitigate danger, including triggering a manmade release.
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